Christ founded and enabledHis Church to preach to all nations. Consequently, the church which in any country is not part of any government has the duty, particularly in the persons of its bishops, bu
I wish to raise a question, and from that perhaps an awareness. The excerpt felow is from one of the "Bidding Prayers" suggested for this Sunday.
For those preparing to celebrate marriage this year, t
I was listening to this with interest. Extraordinary that all four members of the family entered into religious life at one stage.I was struck by the connection and support between those two brothers.
I agree with #18. You don't actually have any way of verifying people's real identity, so insisting on "real looking" names cannot achieve very much. Moderation according to your own standards is up t
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Likewise I note that when I go to church I am not part of a group with identical mindsets, one in heart and mind. Those who seek such purity in the church (perhaps including those who are
At the same time, in the political sphere you had tribunals that went on for years (costing enormous amounts) in order to allow persons who were in danger of being criticised to have every possible le
I can't see how this piece highlights anything about Catholic schools or the teaching offered to young people. There is a problem with music in the liturgy in many churches but has a multitude of caus
This piece seems to highlight the weakness of the teaching offered to young people. Young Catholics in the main go to "Catholic" schools. Catholic parents (mostly) are said to want to have their chi
I would suggest that the issue is not one of anonymity but of the site’s moderator(s) using discretion to prevent libellous and unsubstantiated comments being published as replies.
Insisting on cont
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January 4 2016I can't see how this piece highlights anything about Catholic schools or the teaching offered to young people. There is a problem with music in the liturgy in many churches but has a multitude of caus
Should we give up on Christmas?
January 4 2016This piece seems to highlight the weakness of the teaching offered to young people. Young Catholics in the main go to "Catholic" schools. Catholic parents (mostly) are said to want to have their chi
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